Amado Zaldivia Alzola

Amado was born to Lauro & Purificacion (Zaldivia) Alzola on January 23, 1956 at the Maternity and Children’s Hospital in Santa Cruz, Manila. Ding passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016 at Adventist Medical Center in Hanford, California. He attended Dr. A. Albert Elementary School until graduating in 1964, then going onto Esteban Abada High School where he graduated in 1968. After graduating high school, Amado went onto attend PSBA in Manila where he studied Banking & Finance afterwards finally graduating with a BS in Business Administration in 1972. Amado and his family have lived in Hanford for the past 12 years where he had worked for the past 9 years as a vault clerk at the Tachi Palace Casino & Hotel where he has received the Associate of the Month Award in 2012 & 2014. He was devoted to his loving wife Fredesvin “Julie” (Labuga) Alzola whom he married on June 16, 1980. Julie works at the Valley Christian Home, although she is a trained midwife.

Amado & Julie have lived happily raising their children and grandchildren. Amado leaves behind his beloved wife Julie Alzola of Hanford, daughter Queenie L. Alzola (Physical Therapist) & husband Jeffrey B. Tac-an of the Philippines along with their 4 children; Christal Rae (13), Fream Katriel (8), John Sancho (6) and Jenie Micha (3), son Adonis L. Alzola & wife Karen of Hanford along with their 2 children and 1 on-the-way; Ethan Andres (8) & Isaiah Louis (5), son Amadeo L. Alzola & wife Gretchen of National City along with their 4 children; Jasimri (9), Lorraine (8), Liam Dean (5) & Eliana Andrea (10 mos.), 4 sisters; Remedios Eugenio & husband Sevilla and their 7 children & 16 grandchildren, Severina Diaz & husband Ruben and their 6 children & 12 grandchildren, Loreta A. Hipolito & husband Alfredo T. Sr. and their 3 children & 5 grandchildren and Myrna Diaz & husband Luigito Sr. and their 3 children & 8 grandchildren, 2 brothers; Danilo Z. Alzola & wife Josephine and their 3 children & 8 grandchildren and Rogelio N. Alzola & wife Maria Teresita and their 3 children & 2 grandchildren.

Amado is characterized by adaptability and originality. He easily adapted, at times, actively seeking out new experiences and environments where he could thrive. Socially he loved to meet new people and flourish in situations where he could display his unique point of view and his way of thinking. Family and friends would be first to describe him as original! He enjoyed traveling, family bonding and playing with his grandchildren. He was a father figure; responsible, very thoughtful and caring to his family. He was very sensitive and understood how to make others happy. He was an introvert, sometimes preferred quiet times, especially if he had a heartfelt wish to be together with his children & grandchildren. He was creative, had a great memory – always reminded others of their tasks to be done. He had a wonderful sense of humor, he always made others smile! He laughed in his own special way. Throughout his childhood & adulthood he loved playing basketball (he was a 3 point shooter). His team would always win & awarded trophies. He also enjoyed horse racing, billiards, mahjong, family bingo, tong-its and poker with his family.

Ding was a dedicated Roman Catholic and served as household head of (CFC) Couples for Christ. He also was the chapter head in (CSFC) Catholic Singles for Christ in San Jose. He was also a member of the singing ministry.

Lately, he mostly enjoyed watching basketball, boxing, and baseball on TV and playing poker on his iPod, face timing with his children and grandchildren and his greatest joy was being at Julie’s side “always”. He dedicated the song “Always” by Marco Sison to Julie because he would sing it to her all of the time. He would continuously find ways to be together with Julie in the house even in the midst of a hectic schedule and for that she was so grateful and thankful that his superiors would grant his request to change his days off to be with her.

“Always” ~ by Marco Sison

Woman, I will love you always

And I, promise I'll give you the best

My love, you mean more than life to me And I love you more than words can say

Refrain I:

You, you'll be the only one

That I'll love for always

Forever to cherish

I want you close to me

And hold you endlessly

And feel you girl in my arms, always

You, yes you are my sunshine

You are the reason I breathe for

And there's nothing I want more

Refrain II

I need you,

I need to have you in my life

I want you always by my side

Now and for always.

Whisper the words to me

That we will always be,

Together, just you and me forever

CODA:

I want to give all my love

My heart my soul my life Always.

My Love Ding:

You are the one that I would never want to be without. My sweet husband, Ding, I know you are near, even if I don’t see you. You are with me, even if you are far away. You are in my heart, in my thoughts, in my life, “Always” memories with you…I hold it…dance with it…life has to end but love doesn’t. My heart aches, I have to understand what meaning of loneliness, I wipe away my tears, it’s almost more than I can bear – you are missed each and every day for you were someone special who meant more than words can say. God has you in His arms; I have you in my heart forever until we meet again. I pray for the strength to get me through another day. I thank you for being the sunshine of my life. I love you so much. Ding, my lover, my great provider, my defender, my cheerer, I won’t forget you, ‘til we meet again, ‘til life after death. ~ Wife, Julie

In Memory of Amado Alzola

If only I had five minutes the day you passed away, I would have had time to tell you all the things I needed to say. I never got to tell you how much you mean to me or that you were the best Dad, better than any man could be.

The last time that I talked to you, I wish I would have known I would have said I love you, and kept you on the phone. If only I had five minutes the morning you passed away, I’d give you one last hug so tight and see your great big smile. I’d tell you that I don’t think I could live without you, not even for a while.

I’d kiss your cheek and take your hand and tell you its okay to go and tell you that I’ll miss you, more than you’ll ever know. But you were gone so quickly. One last car ride you’d take before you even knew it; you were standing at heaven’s gate. Now God has called upon you it’s time to get your wings to leave this life behind you and enjoy all of heaven’s beautiful things. So wait for me in heaven Dad, don’t let me come alone. The day the angels come for me, please be there to bring me home. ~ Son, Amadeo (Denden)

Our family Labuga to Kuya Ding “ Amado Alzola” and to his colleagues, friends, families, and his

wife my sister Julie, nephew Adonis and his wife Karen, Amadeo and his wife Gretchen, to

Queenie and her husband Jeffrey and to all the siblings of the family "Alzola.” All the children who I have a hard time to name them all here and count in this family which can get confusing at times. We also want to

account dearest to our hearts that have been gone my sister Alma, Dionisio, Carino, and

Dionilo.

It's been hard for every one of us, most especially to my sister Julie for the unexpected event.

We all know that a disease can be the most detrimental factor of our living. Our health and life

is and should be kept. But we don't do that, as a saying in Cebuano " Lami man gayud na ang

lechon: dili ta mobalibad kung krispy kaayo na ang kubal ba?" I am too guilty of it. The stuff we

enjoy the most is what makes us think. In the still of the night it will steal our breath from within

-- Even the worst attack could not tell you what is bad to come, "kay lami man gayud."

Pardon me, but this is what we do even if it’s hard for us to accept it. We just have to be

jokingly telling a story "kay Pilipino man ta." But most importantly, "We do what we think is best." It

is about time, and Sarah my wife helps remind me of this, "If it is your time?" then you just go.

Here is the most sacred place in our lives. It is not about whom we are or where we came from?

What we have learned in our past, present and the future. When Kuya Ding passed away, we

were saddened. To me I was struck, I never felt so bad and cried thinking how he just died. You can't explain death when it is sudden. And you can't tell if it is God's will if you have the chance to live.

But for Kuya Ding, he has a place in my heart that I felt I should be happy and not cry instead.

He showed us love, being just kind on top of being generous, and the not getting mad at every

dealing I have had. I remember Dad, "He always told me, one day you will be great don't

worry about everyone else."

Kuya Ding would advise the same. He was a brother to me and will always be -- let's cherish his life and remember Him. For he is now with our new family in Heaven - like my sister Alma Marie, my father Dionisio, and Kuya the where in my dreams after their passing.

It is but a small of place of happiness knowing there is Life in the end. ~ Brother-in-law Apollo Labuga

Family and Friends are invited to view Amado’s “Ding” legacy at www.peoplesfuneralchapel.com and send condolences to the family.

A Visitation & Rosary Service will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2016 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at People’s Funeral Chapel; 501 N. Douty Street, Hanford, CA 93230 with a Funeral Mass on Friday, January 22, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Brigid Catholic Church; 1000 N. Douty Street, Hanford, CA 93230.

Services are under the direction of People’s Funeral Chapel.

PEOPLE’S FUNERAL CHAPEL

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Hanford, CA 93230

559-584-5591

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